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US forces launch urgent rescue for downed F-15E airman over Iran American forces conducted a high-risk rescue operation to locate a U.S. airman who ejected from an F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iranian territory. The mission involved over 150 aircraft, including bombers, fighters, and rescue planes, with some engaging in firefights with Iranian forces. The weapon systems officer was injured and hid for nearly 48 hours before being extracted, while the pilot was rescued in a separate operation.

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US forces launch urgent rescue for downed F-15E airman over Iran #MilitaryDefense #News

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US deploys nearly entire JASSM-ER stealth missile inventory for Iran campaign The US military is moving almost all its stealthy JASSM-ER long-range cruise missiles from stockpiles in other regions for use against Iran, with about two-thirds of total US JASSM stockpiles now committed. It has also relocated other assets like the THAAD system from South Korea and Patriot interceptor missiles from the Indo-Pacific to support operations.

2 days ago

US deploys nearly entire JASSM-ER stealth missile inventory for Iran campaign #MilitaryDefense #News

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US military searches for pilot after Iran shoots down two US warplanes The US military is conducting a frantic search for a missing pilot in a mountainous region of southwestern Iran after Iranian forces shot down two US warplanes on Friday. One service member has been rescued, but at least one remains missing, with Iranian forces also launching a search operation. A military analyst suggests one downed F-15E Strike Eagle was likely based at RAF Lakenheath in England, though this has not been officially confirmed.

3 days ago

US military searches for pilot after Iran shoots down two US warplanes #MilitaryDefense #News

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US search helicopters hit by Iran while hunting for downed F-15E crew The US is continuing search-and-rescue operations after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on Friday. During the mission, two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters were hit by Iranian fire, injuring personnel. One of the two crew members has been rescued, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard is searching for the missing pilot and offering rewards for capture.

3 days ago

US search helicopters hit by Iran while hunting for downed F-15E crew #MilitaryDefense #News

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Second US Air Force combat plane hit by Iran in Persian Gulf region A second U.S. Air Force combat plane, an A-10 Thunderbolt, was hit by Iran in the Persian Gulf region near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, and its pilot was safely rescued after navigating to Kuwaiti airspace. Two US military aircraft were shot down in separate incidents, marking the first time US aircraft have been downed in the nearly five-week-old war with Iran. The Pentagon notified the US House Armed Services Committee that the status of a second service member from the incidents is not known.

3 days ago

Second US Air Force combat plane hit by Iran in Persian Gulf region #MilitaryDefense #News

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Iran shoots down US Black Hawk helicopter on rescue mission Iran downed a US special forces UH-60 Black Hawk during a combat search and rescue operation near its border, marking the first known loss of a crewed American aircraft in hostile territory in the conflict. Two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters were hit by Iranian fire, injuring personnel, but both returned safely to base. One pilot from the downed F-15E fighter jet has been rescued, while a second remains missing.

3 days ago

Iran shoots down US Black Hawk helicopter on rescue mission #MilitaryDefense #News

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Iran claims it shot down US F-15, US denies Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it shot down a US F-15 fighter jet over Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command denied the claim, stating all US fighter aircraft are accounted for and Iran has made similar false claims before.

4 days ago

Iran claims it shot down US F-15, US denies #MilitaryDefense #News

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US gains air superiority over Iran as B-52s conduct missions Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the US will not rule out deploying ground troops against Iran, while Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine indicated US forces have gained air superiority, with B-52 bombers now conducting overland missions, marking a shift as the war extends past one month. The US has hit over 11,000 targets in Iran in the past 30 days, focusing on interdicting Iran's logistical and supply chains. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they would target US companies in the Middle East starting April 1 in retaliation.

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US gains air superiority over Iran as B-52s conduct missions #MilitaryDefense #News

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Japan deploys first long-range missiles, hyper velocity gliding projectiles Japan's Defense Ministry has deployed its first homegrown longer-range missiles and new hyper velocity gliding projectiles to military bases, with upgraded Type-12 missiles at Camp Kengun and HVGPs at Camp Fuji. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi stated the deployment strengthens deterrence amid a severe security environment, while residents in Kumamoto expressed backlash, fearing the sites could become targets.

1 week ago

Japan deploys first long-range missiles, hyper velocity gliding projectiles #MilitaryDefense #News

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Spain closes airspace to US military aircraft Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. military aircraft, including those stationed in other countries like the U.K., forcing them to bypass NATO member Spain en route to the Middle East. Defence Minister Margarita Robles confirmed the closure, stating Spain would not authorize use of its bases or airspace for actions related to the war in Iran. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned the conflict risks 'playing Russian roulette' with millions of lives, and President Trump had earlier threatened to cut off all trade with Spain over its refusal.

1 week ago

Spain closes airspace to US military aircraft #MilitaryDefense #News

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Pentagon prepares plans for weeks of ground operations in Iran The Pentagon is preparing plans for weeks of ground operations in Iran, according to a Washington Post report citing U.S. officials. Retired General Frank McKenzie, former CENTCOM commander, stated the military has long worked on plans for raids targeting islands or small bases along Iran's southern coast, such as Kharg Island, to shut down its oil economy. The operations would involve conventional and special forces, with authorization resting with President Donald Trump.

1 week ago

Pentagon prepares plans for weeks of ground operations in Iran #MilitaryDefense #News

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Israel launches over 140 air strikes across Iran, hitting Tehran The Israel Air Force conducted wide-scale strikes in Iran, targeting regime infrastructure in Tehran, including ballistic missile production facilities. Over the 24 hours to Sunday evening, Israel launched over 140 air strikes across central and western Iran, causing power outages in Tehran and Alborz provinces, with power later restored. The International Atomic Energy Agency concluded that Iran's Khondab heavy water production plant sustained severe damage from a strike.

1 week ago

Israel launches over 140 air strikes across Iran, hitting Tehran #MilitaryDefense #News

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North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of a high-thrust, solid-fuel engine for a missile capable of targeting the US mainland. The engine, built with composite carbon fiber material, increased thrust to 2,500 kilotons from about 1,971 kilotons in a similar test last September, suggesting efforts to enlarge and modernize its long-range arsenal, potentially for multiple warheads.

1 week ago

North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland #MilitaryDefense #News

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Israel kills Iranian Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri in airstrike Israeli forces killed Iranian IRGC Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri and other senior officers in an airstrike in Bandar Abbas. Defence Minister Israel Katz accused Tangsiri of orchestrating operations that blocked the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has not commented on the killing, which is part of a series of US-Israeli strikes against Iranian officials since February.

1 week ago

Israel kills Iranian Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri in airstrike #MilitaryDefense #News

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Iran launched an unsuccessful ballistic missile attack on the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base on Friday. The UK government stated Iran targeted the Diego Garcia air base in the Indian Ocean with ballistic missiles, condemning the attack as reckless. Two missiles were fired, with one failing in flight and the other intercepted by a US warship, demonstrating a longer-range capability than previously known.

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Iran launched an unsuccessful ballistic missile attack on the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base on Friday. #MilitaryDefense #News

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Denmark prepared for a potential US invasion of Greenland by sending soldiers to destroy runways and flying in blood supplies. Danish soldiers flown to Greenland in January 2026 reportedly carried explosives to destroy airport runways in Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq to prevent US aircraft from landing. The country also flew blood supplies from Danish banks to treat potential casualties. The preparations were a response to renewed threats from US President Donald Trump to take over the Arctic territory.

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Denmark prepared for a potential US invasion of Greenland by sending soldiers to destroy runways and flying in blood supplies. #MilitaryDefense #News

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Pakistan and Afghanistan announce a temporary ceasefire from Wednesday to Monday for Eid al-Fitr. The pause in military strikes, requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey, is a gesture for the Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan. Both sides warned that any cross-border attack or terrorist incident would trigger an immediate and intensified resumption of operations.

2 weeks ago

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce a temporary ceasefire from Wednesday to Monday for Eid al-Fitr. #MilitaryDefense #News

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Israel claims it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani and Basij commander in strikes on Tehran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated on Tuesday that Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani were eliminated in strikes overnight. The Israeli military said the targeted operations occurred in Tehran and other cities. Iran has not confirmed the reported assassinations.

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Israel claims it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani and Basij commander in strikes on Tehran. #MilitaryDefense #News

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Afghanistan says a Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul drug hospital killed over 200 people on Monday. Afghanistan's Health Ministry reported more than 200 people were killed when a Pakistani airstrike destroyed a drug treatment hospital in Kabul on Monday. The Taliban government said most casualties were patients, while Pakistan denied targeting a hospital, claiming its strikes hit military and terrorist infrastructure. The incident followed border clashes that killed four people in Afghanistan.

3 weeks ago

Afghanistan says a Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul drug hospital killed over 200 people on Monday. #MilitaryDefense #News

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Hypersonic Weapons Market Set for Rapid Growth, Reaching USD 19.1 Billion by 2032 A recent report projects the hypersonic weapons market to reach USD 19.1 billion by 2032, driven by advances in military technology and global defense modernization efforts.

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Hypersonic Weapons Market Set for Rapid Growth, Reaching USD 19.1 Billion by 2032 #India #Military_Defense #Noida #hypersonic_weapons #Missile_Technology

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US senators from both parties urge the Pentagon to withdraw its ultimatum to AI company Anthropic. Democratic and Republican senators are demanding the Pentagon stay its Friday deadline for unrestricted access to Anthropic's Claude AI. They insist Congress must participate in the debate over military AI use and work with the administration to develop clear rules, expressing deep skepticism about granting the Pentagon unfettered access without oversight.

1 month ago

US senators from both parties urge the Pentagon to withdraw its ultimatum to AI company Anthropic. #MilitaryDefense #News

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The FAA closed airspace around Fort Hancock, Texas, on Thursday after a military laser accidentally shot down a US government drone. The Federal Aviation Administration imposed the restriction at 6:30 PM local time on Thursday, which remains in effect until June 24. Congressional aides confirmed the incident involved a military laser-based anti-drone system downing a US Customs and Border Protection drone. Lawmakers criticized the White House for sidestepping a bipartisan bill to address such coordination issues.

1 month ago

The FAA closed airspace around Fort Hancock, Texas, on Thursday after a military laser accidentally shot down a US government drone. #MilitaryDefense #News

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Five major European military powers launch a joint initiative to invest in low-cost military drones and autonomous defense systems. France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Britain have announced the Low-Cost Effectors and Autonomous Platforms (LEAP) initiative. The program aims to jointly develop and procure drone-based strike capabilities and cheap drone defense systems, driven by lessons from the war in Ukraine and concerns over emerging threats. The initiative will integrate artificial intelligence into drone systems.

1 month ago

Five major European military powers launch a joint initiative to invest in low-cost military drones and autonomous defense systems. #MilitaryDefense #News

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AI-Driven Intelligent Radar Market Set to Exceed $50 Billion as Global Defense Needs Grow The market for AI-controlled intelligent radar systems is rapidly increasing, driven by global defense needs and technological advancements, expected to exceed $50 billion soon.

1 month ago

AI-Driven Intelligent Radar Market Set to Exceed $50 Billion as Global Defense Needs Grow #USA #New_York #Military_Defense #VisionWave_Holdings #AI_Radar_Systems

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How AI is Revolutionizing Military Radar Systems for Defense Operations Explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on military radar systems, enhancing capabilities across various sectors.

8 months ago

How AI is Revolutionizing Military Radar Systems for Defense Operations #USA #New_York #Artificial_Intelligence #Military_Defense #Radar_Systems

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